Microsoft, an American multinational corporation, specializes in developing, manufacturing, licensing, supporting, and selling a wide range of software products and services. Its offerings include operating systems like Windows, productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, and cloud services through Microsoft Azure. Microsoft also produces hardware like Xbox gaming consoles, Surface devices, and PC accessories. Additionally, it provides business solutions through Microsoft Dynamics, enterprise services, and commercial cloud offerings. Microsoft operates globally, supporting startups through initiatives like Microsoft for Startups and Microsoft Accelerator, which offer mentorship, technical training, and access to markets and investors.
Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia
Roberto Croci
Managing Director, Microsoft for Startups MEA
Scott Guthrie
Executive Vice President, Cloud + AI Group
Rashida Hodge
VP, Azure Data and AI | Customer Success
Hsiao-Wuen Hon
Corporate Vice President
Philip Meyer
Partner Technology Strategist - Hosting and Cloud
Brandon Middaugh
Senior Director, Climate Innovation Fund
Arindam Mukherjee
Director - Azure Business, Microsoft India
Satya Nadella
CEO
Mohammed Saleh
Health Director
Brian Schultz
Director, Corporate Development
Theresa Sue
Microsoft Partner
Emilia Zarei
Founder and CEO
Past deals in Social Network
Alife Virtual
Seed Round in 2024
Experience the ultimate 3D avatar world with limitless customization in Alife Virtual Entertainment. Participate in exciting events, competitions, adventures. Connect with others, explore, create, socialize, enjoy updates. Here, every day is an opportunity to live the life you always dreamed of, in a world where the possibilities are endless. Embark on epic quests, uncover hidden treasures, or simply explore the vast landscapes that span deserts, oceans, and mystical lands. Every corner holds a story waiting to be discovered. With an endless array of styles, accessories, and features, you can be whoever you want to be in Alife Virtual Entertainment. Our state-of-the-art technology ensures a seamless, lifelike experience that blurs the lines between virtual and reality. Sign up today and dive into Alife Virtual Entertainment with starter pack, including exclusive items and credits to kickstart your journey. Your new reality awaits - why wait to explore it? https://www.alifevirtual.com
Starlyst
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Starlyst is a professional networking platform designed to connect and empower influencers. It facilitates collaboration, brand partnerships, and provides creators with tools and analytics to grow their presence.
Pledge Software
Grant in 2024
Pledge Software is a social enterprise finding long-term solutions for unsolvable problems like poverty, homelessness, and other causes. Pledge Software is a for-profit firm with the mission of making it easier for NGOs and communities to obtain scarce resources.
SocialCap AI
Pre Seed Round in 2023
SocialCap is an innovative startup that pioneers a smart ecosystem, transforming the landscape of personal contact management and social networking. At its core, SocialCap amalgamates advanced technologies with insights derived from social, behavioral, psychological, and anthropological sciences to enhance the quality of connections and social networking experiences. At the heart of SocialCap is a sophisticated platform leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance contact management and create meaningful connections. Business Description: SocialCap addresses the rising demand for efficient personal contact management by combining cutting-edge technology with scientific principles. It stands as an indispensable tool for professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals aiming to optimize their social interactions and achieve personal and professional goals through a science-driven approach. Key Features: Contact Dashboards: SocialCap introduces dynamic and user-friendly contact dashboards, driven by insights from social sciences. This provides users with a holistic view of their network, incorporating elements from behavioral and psychological sciences to enhance interaction and relationship dynamics. AI-Powered Management: SocialCap employs artificial intelligence harmoniously with principles from anthropology and psychology to automate contact organization. It intelligently gathers and updates contact information, ensuring users stay connected and informed while aligning with human behavior patterns. Efficient Networking Tools: SocialCap is not just a contact management tool; it's a business companion for advanced social networking communication. Users can seamlessly navigate their network, identify key connections, and unlock opportunities for achive their goals. Technologies Used: Artificial Intelligence (AI): SocialCap harnesses the power of AI for automating contact management, enriching contact data, and providing intelligent insights for more effective networking. Cloud Technology: The platform utilizes cloud infrastructure for scalable and secure data storage, ensuring accessibility and data integrity for users across various devices. Data Analytics: SocialCap incorporates data analytics to offer users insights into their networking progress, helping them make informed decisions about their social interactions and connections. Mission and Vision: SocialCap's mission is to empower individuals to take control of their personal and professional networks, fostering meaningful connections and enhancing productivity. Our vision is to be the go-to platform for anyone looking to optimize their social capital for personal and professional success. By supporting SocialCap, you are investing in a groundbreaking solution that not only streamlines contact management but also propels social communication into the future.
Wemade
Venture Round in 2022
Wemade Entertainment Co., Ltd., founded in 2000 and based in Seongnam, South Korea, specializes in the development and publishing of mobile and online games. The company has established a significant presence both domestically and internationally, offering a diverse portfolio that includes popular titles such as Legend of Mir 2, ICARUS, and Wind Runner. With a commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences, Wemade serves a global audience of gamers, having attracted over 200 million players with its flagship game. In addition to game development, the company provides publishing services and social networking game (SNG) services through its gaming portal, GAMEcom. As an innovative player in the gaming industry, Wemade is also exploring opportunities in blockchain projects.
Hello Lamp Post
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Hello Lamp Post is a digital communication platform that facilitates interaction between users and street furniture through mobile phones. The service encourages community engagement by allowing individuals to communicate with familiar objects, such as lampposts, via text messages. Users can access helpful information, including bus schedules and parking details, while also posing questions and sharing insights from other participants. This innovative approach aims to enhance community consultation and consumer research, fostering a unique storytelling environment that connects people with their surroundings.
Access Earth
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Access Earth is a platform that provides users with reliable and current information about the accessibility of various places and businesses. It enables individuals to discover and evaluate restaurants, hotels, and tourist attractions according to their specific accessibility needs. Users can share detailed accessibility information with one another, creating a peer-review system that highlights the different interpretations of what "accessible" means for each person. This collaborative approach allows clients to stay informed about accessibility features worldwide, facilitating a more inclusive experience for those seeking to navigate new environments confidently.
iDyslexic
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
iDyslexic is a social network tailored for individuals affected by dyslexia and ADHD, providing an interactive platform that facilitates communication among students, parents, teachers, and caseworkers. The application includes secure classrooms designed to manage individualized education programs (IEPs), homework, calendars, and activities, allowing for streamlined information sharing and collaboration. By incorporating artificial intelligence, iDyslexic aims to enhance learning experiences and teaching methods, ultimately improving educational outcomes for its users.
AltspaceVR
Acquisition in 2017
AltspaceVR, Inc. is a social virtual reality software company founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California. The company focuses on creating a communication platform that allows users to connect and share experiences in a natural and engaging manner. Its platform supports a wide range of activities, including gaming, streaming content, attending live events, and business collaboration, all within immersive virtual environments. By integrating two-dimensional web content into shared virtual spaces, AltspaceVR extends the web to facilitate fully holographic experiences, enabling users to interact and form real connections with others globally. In 2017, AltspaceVR became a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities and reach in the virtual reality space.
Wand Labs
Acquisition in 2016
Wand Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Foster City, California, that focuses on developing a mobile application for sharing various types of media. Established in 2013, the application enables users to share music, videos, contacts, and other files with friends through an intuitive, chat-like interface. This platform aims to enhance social interaction by allowing users to easily connect and share content with one another.
Dendrite.me
Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Dendrite.me is a social learning platform that provides exercises related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It also enables its users to chat, comment, search, and find related content. Dendrite.me was launched in 2014.
Mention
Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Mention is a leading tool for brand monitoring, social listening, and reputation management, offering a comprehensive media monitoring application designed for enterprises and agencies. Founded in 2012 and based in Paris, France, Mention enables brands to obtain filtered and organized information from the web and social networks. The platform allows users to create real-time alerts for brand names, industry keywords, and competitors, facilitating proactive engagement with their audience. Key features include media and social monitoring, anti-noise technology, and advanced analytics tools, which assist clients in tracking mentions, improving social media performance, identifying influencers, and managing their reputation effectively.
Rong Cloud
Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Rong Cloud, operated by Beijing Network Technology Co., Ltd., is a leading provider of cloud communication services designed to enhance inter-organizational communication. The company specializes in offering a cloud-based platform that allows developers and enterprises to integrate instant messaging, real-time networking, in-app social networking, live streaming, and file sharing capabilities into their applications without the need for extensive server infrastructure. With a core team that boasts nearly a decade of experience in the development and operation of instant messaging technologies, Rong Cloud aims to address communication inefficiencies across businesses of various sizes by providing robust and scalable communication solutions.
Weixin Host
Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Weixin Host is a technology-driven company specializing in application software that focuses on managing public accounts for social messaging platforms, particularly WeChat. The firm addresses technical challenges in the evolving social landscape, such as generating social traffic, automating marketing processes, and managing social data. By leveraging social big data, Weixin Host aims to enhance operational efficiency for its clients. Initially established through its work with Sina Weibo, the company has amassed significant experience and numerous customer cases. In the WeChat environment, it has developed a comprehensive data management platform, serving as an official technology partner and supporting over 100,000 public accounts in their operational needs. The platform is recognized as one of the most advanced solutions in the industry, providing insights into fan behavior and preferences to facilitate smarter marketing strategies.
HeyyThere
Venture Round in 2015
HeyyThere is a location-based messaging application that allows users to leave messages in specific real-world locations for their friends and family. When recipients approach these designated areas, they receive the messages, fostering communication linked to physical places. The platform utilizes technology to ensure that messages are delivered effectively based on the users' geographic locations, enabling meaningful interactions among friends. By focusing on personal connections, HeyyThere aims to enhance social engagement through its innovative approach to location-based messaging.
I Met
Venture Round in 2015
A mobile app building a contextualized timeline of your encounters to never forget anybody you met.
Atom
Venture Round in 2015
Atom is currently still in stealth mode, but we’re told it’s building “social collaboration tools” for mid- to small-sized enterprises. Creates social collaboration tools that help mid- to small-sized enterprises socialize and coordinate software.
Tickity Boom Games
Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Tickity Boom Games is a mobile game developer focused on creating engaging and accessible free-to-play games for the mobile market, specifically targeting women over 35 years of age. The company designs games that incorporate elements of puzzle-solving and collecting, along with social features to enhance user interaction. By catering to this demographic, Tickity Boom Games aims to provide enjoyable and meaningful gaming experiences that resonate with its audience.
Wooju
Venture Round in 2014
Wooju is a mobile application designed to assist users in making decisions by leveraging social interactions. Users can take a picture and pose a yes/no question, which is then shared with friends for their input. This process facilitates quick and straightforward polling, allowing users to gather opinions from their social circle. Additionally, if users seek a broader perspective, they have the option to share their question with a random selection of the app's user base. Ultimately, Wooju aims to simplify the decision-making process by combining visual prompts with community feedback.
ClassBox
Seed Round in 2014
Social calendar for Chinese college students.
Lanmei
Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Lanmei is a Chinese technology company that operates a mobile social networking platform. This platform enables users to create and share their own content, combining voice, images, and text in real-time broadcasts. It serves as a means for users to connect with friends and family, sharing their daily activities and experiences.
Les Grappes
Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Les Grappes is an online platform established in 2013 that connects consumers with vignerons, offering a diverse selection of wines from various regions. The company facilitates direct purchases from winegrowers, allowing both private individuals and professionals to access unique and authentic wines directly from the producer's cellar. Users can explore wines based on criteria such as region, popularity, and color, enhancing their purchasing experience. Les Grappes aims to simplify the process of accessing high-quality wines while providing a unique billing and shipping service to ensure customer satisfaction.
I Met
Non Equity Assistance in 2014
A mobile app building a contextualized timeline of your encounters to never forget anybody you met.
Shoot4ME
Venture Round in 2014
Shoot4ME is a social platform that connects individuals and businesses seeking visual content, such as photos and videos, with those who can provide it. The platform serves as an alternative to traditional image banks, allowing brands to source authentic images of their products in real-world settings. It facilitates connections between agencies and content creators, enabling the delivery of unique and compelling visuals tailored to various projects. By focusing on user-generated content, Shoot4ME enhances the accessibility and diversity of visual media while addressing the needs of both content seekers and providers.
Evolero
Venture Round in 2014
Evolero Ltd. specializes in event management software solutions tailored for event organizers and meeting planners. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, the company provides a comprehensive platform that facilitates online conference planning and organization. Evolero's software enables users to sell tickets online, manage event ticketing and registration, and offers sponsors advanced marketing tools. Additionally, it equips attendees with networking capabilities, all within a single platform. By integrating various functionalities, Evolero supports meeting planners and congress organizers in creating effective event websites and enhancing social media engagement for improved networking opportunities.
37Degree
Non Equity Assistance in 2014
37degree provides enterprise level big data service focusing on mining insights by integrating internal data from ERP, CRM system with external data from social network.
HeyyThere
Non Equity Assistance in 2013
HeyyThere is a location-based messaging application that allows users to leave messages in specific real-world locations for their friends and family. When recipients approach these designated areas, they receive the messages, fostering communication linked to physical places. The platform utilizes technology to ensure that messages are delivered effectively based on the users' geographic locations, enabling meaningful interactions among friends. By focusing on personal connections, HeyyThere aims to enhance social engagement through its innovative approach to location-based messaging.
BeehiveID
Venture Round in 2013
BeehiveID is like Carfax for people - they identify bad actors online before they have a chance to commit fraud. They look at data created when people use the internet and find the interconnected patterns that real people have that fraudulent accounts do not. Conventional wisdom has shown that a person’s social networks build & enhance trust when interacting with others. Inspired by the time-tested and insightful approach to trusted interactions, BeehiveID’s proprietary Social Authentication Technology™ (SAT) uses sophisticated algorithms to understand how individuals connect with each other online and the unique digital patterns these online social interactions generate. Combining SAT™ with traditional anti-fraud detection approaches such as IP detection, Geo-location, Browser fingerprinting, BeehiveID has created a compelling digital identity verification solution.
bepleez
Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Bepleez operates at the intersection of social networking and price comparison. The platform enables consumers to express their shopping needs, allowing vendors to respond with personalized proposals and offers. This approach facilitates price comparisons and helps users make informed purchasing decisions. Unlike traditional social shopping applications that focus on trend discovery, Bepleez prioritizes the buying decision process, enhancing the interaction between buyers and sellers. Through its unique application, Bepleez aims to streamline the shopping experience by connecting consumers with relevant vendors efficiently.
Darudar
Grant in 2013
Darudar is an international service for giving your things and skills to other people for free. The service is based on principles of self-organization. The mission of DaruDar is to spread globally the social practice of gift-giving, to make it a daily and routine act.
Shoot4ME
Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Shoot4ME is a social platform that connects individuals and businesses seeking visual content, such as photos and videos, with those who can provide it. The platform serves as an alternative to traditional image banks, allowing brands to source authentic images of their products in real-world settings. It facilitates connections between agencies and content creators, enabling the delivery of unique and compelling visuals tailored to various projects. By focusing on user-generated content, Shoot4ME enhances the accessibility and diversity of visual media while addressing the needs of both content seekers and providers.
Youmiam
Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Youmiam, launched in 2013 by Théophile de La Bastie, Antoine Bachès, and Anthony Aubert, is a cooking application that combines recipe recommendations with a social community to enhance the cooking experience. The app allows users to share food recipes and provides daily tailored recommendations based on individual culinary preferences. This approach not only encourages users to cook more but also aims to improve their overall well-being through better eating habits. By December 2015, Youmiam had attracted a community of 400,000 members, reflecting its growing popularity and commitment to inspiring users in their culinary endeavors.
BeehiveID
Non Equity Assistance in 2013
BeehiveID is like Carfax for people - they identify bad actors online before they have a chance to commit fraud. They look at data created when people use the internet and find the interconnected patterns that real people have that fraudulent accounts do not. Conventional wisdom has shown that a person’s social networks build & enhance trust when interacting with others. Inspired by the time-tested and insightful approach to trusted interactions, BeehiveID’s proprietary Social Authentication Technology™ (SAT) uses sophisticated algorithms to understand how individuals connect with each other online and the unique digital patterns these online social interactions generate. Combining SAT™ with traditional anti-fraud detection approaches such as IP detection, Geo-location, Browser fingerprinting, BeehiveID has created a compelling digital identity verification solution.
BeehiveID
Seed Round in 2013
BeehiveID is like Carfax for people - they identify bad actors online before they have a chance to commit fraud. They look at data created when people use the internet and find the interconnected patterns that real people have that fraudulent accounts do not. Conventional wisdom has shown that a person’s social networks build & enhance trust when interacting with others. Inspired by the time-tested and insightful approach to trusted interactions, BeehiveID’s proprietary Social Authentication Technology™ (SAT) uses sophisticated algorithms to understand how individuals connect with each other online and the unique digital patterns these online social interactions generate. Combining SAT™ with traditional anti-fraud detection approaches such as IP detection, Geo-location, Browser fingerprinting, BeehiveID has created a compelling digital identity verification solution.
Sonar
Seed Round in 2013
Sonar is a mobile application designed to enhance networking by revealing how users are connected to others in their vicinity. By utilizing publicly available profile and location data from social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, and LinkedIn, Sonar assists individuals in discovering business contacts, colleagues, and acquaintances at various venues, including conferences, cafes, and bars. The application effectively bridges online identities with real-world interactions, facilitating meaningful connections and interactions among users.
Atom
Non Equity Assistance in 2012
Atom is currently still in stealth mode, but we’re told it’s building “social collaboration tools” for mid- to small-sized enterprises. Creates social collaboration tools that help mid- to small-sized enterprises socialize and coordinate software.
Reveal
Seed Round in 2012
Reveal is an OS X application that connects its users instantly in one-on-one chats with new people nearby or across the globe. It allows both parties to start anonymous, and then choose to reveal info about themselves, like their name or photo, as they become comfortable.
Yammer
Acquisition in 2012
Yammer, established in 2008, is a business specializing in enterprise social networking. It facilitates real-time collaboration among employees across different departments, locations, and applications. Key features include creating groups for project collaboration, sharing and editing documents, and accessing the platform via web, desktop, and mobile devices. Yammer can also integrate with other systems like Microsoft SharePoint. With over 7 million users, including 85% of Fortune 500 companies, Yammer was acquired by Microsoft in 2012.
WhatsApp
Series A in 2011
WhatsApp is a global leader in free instant messaging, offering a cross-platform mobile application that enables users to exchange messages, images, videos, and audio without incurring SMS charges. It supports multiple platforms, including iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone, and facilitates group chats, making it a simple, reliable, and cost-effective way to communicate worldwide.
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